The primary use case is to have an operational system that I can connect with my SAP logon so that I can do my job.
Sap Advanced Business Application Programming Developer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Reliable, easy to set up and to deploy
Pros and Cons
- "It's stable for the most part. It's working fine."
- "The connection with the Apple product could be better."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
It's stable for the most part. It's working fine.
What needs improvement?
The connection with the Apple product could be better.
The integration could be improved.
The internet page is a bit difficult, the browser is not the best on the market, and it's not the fastest.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 since it was released on the market.
We are using the latest version, and it's up-to-date.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It's a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Windows 10 is scalable.
We have approximately 30 users in our organization.
How are customer service and support?
I have not contacted technical support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Previously, I worked with all other Windows, except for Millennium and Windows 98.
I switched because there was no more support available and no optics.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was easy and it took approximately 15 minutes to deploy.
At this time, we require only one person to maintain this solution. As we grow, we may require more.
What about the implementation team?
I completed the installation on my PC myself.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There are yearly costs.
For my home computer it's a lifetime license, only purchased once.
What other advice do I have?
I plan to continue using Windows 10.
For any who is interested in using this solution, my advice would be don't buy an Apple first.
I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Financial Controller at a media company with 201-500 employees
Easy to use with a nice interface and good stability
Pros and Cons
- "I've pretty much used the solution without incident."
- "The licensing could always be less expensive."
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use the solution for running personal applications.
What is most valuable?
The solution has been stable.
The solution is easy to use.
I've pretty much used the solution without incident.
The solution is free with the hardware. It's not expensive.
The interface is decent.
We haven't had any issues with security.
What needs improvement?
Overall, I haven't had issues and cannot recall coming across missing features.
The licensing could always be less expensive.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've used the solution for about eight or so years at this point.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability of the solution has been very good. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. The performance has been pretty good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I use the solution personally. I haven't found the need to scale it.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I did not use a different solution before I started using Windows 10.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The product comes with the hardware. It's not an expensive solution at all.
What other advice do I have?
I'd rate the solution at an eight out of ten.
I simply use the solution personally, for myself and my applications. I'm an end-user.
It's a default solution in my company. Most people who are on Microsoft would use Windows 10.
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Technical Lead at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
Provides good performance and is stable
Pros and Cons
- "It's stable, with good performance."
- "It's an expensive solution."
What is most valuable?
It's stable, I like the performance.
What needs improvement?
The solution is a little expensive, they could reduce the cost.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using Windows for 10 years.
How are customer service and technical support?
Technical support is fine.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward, it took an hour.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I pay an annual license fee.
What other advice do I have?
I rate this product an eight out of 10.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Engineer at a university with 201-500 employees
Easy to use, scalable, but stability needs improvement
Pros and Cons
- "The main features of Windows 10 are ease of use and performance."
- "Microsoft could improve the solution by adding enhanced translation and speaking recognition."
What is most valuable?
The main features of Windows 10 are ease of use and performance.
What needs improvement?
Microsoft could improve the solution by adding enhanced translation and speaking recognition.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for approximately one year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is not stable because there are a lot of upgrades that decrease performance.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable.
How are customer service and technical support?
We did not need to contact technical support. There is all the information we have need online.
How was the initial setup?
The initial installation is straightforward.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We are currently evaluated Windows 11.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Windows 10 a seven out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Co-Founder at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
Too many security patches, could be more user-friendly, but easy installation
Pros and Cons
- "The install was easy for this solution."
- "The solution could improve by being more user-friendly and limiting the security patches to once every quarter instead of weekly."
What is our primary use case?
I am using Windows 10 as an operating system for personal use.
What needs improvement?
The solution could improve by being more user-friendly and limiting the security patches to once every quarter instead of weekly.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for a couple of years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is not stable, there are a lot of patches coming out all the time.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
There are approximately 2,000 users using this solution in my organization.
How was the initial setup?
The install was easy for this solution.
What about the implementation team?
The implementation of the solution was easy and I did it myself.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There is a license required for Windows 10.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I have evaluated Windows 11 and it should fix a lot of issues with Windows 10.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Windows 10 a five out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Network Security Engineer at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
I'm satisfied with the performance
Pros and Cons
- "Windows installation is straightforward. It only took about 30 minutes."
- "I would like Windows 10 to be more like MacOS in terms of integration, speed, and stability."
What is our primary use case?
I use Windows 10 for running personal applications.
What needs improvement?
I would like Windows 10 to be more like MacOS in terms of integration, speed, and stability.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using Windows 10 for many years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I'm satisfied with Windows 10's performance.
How are customer service and support?
I haven't needed to call Microsoft support so far.
How was the initial setup?
Windows installation is straightforward. It only took about 30 minutes.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We pay for a yearly license.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Windows 10 eight out of 10. I would recommend it to others.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Network and Security Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Easy to use, helpful online documentation, but stability need improvement
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature is the ease of use."
- "I have found that Windows 10 could be more stable."
What is our primary use case?
I use Windows 10 as an operating system for my laptop.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature is the ease of use.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for approximately four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I have found that Windows 10 could be more stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have approximately 25 people using the solution in my organization.
How are customer service and technical support?
I have used online support on Microsoft's website and there is all the documentation I need.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have used Windows 7 previously.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is easy. It does not take very long, approximately 30 minutes.
We have one person doing the maintenance of the solution.
What about the implementation team?
The laptop that I am using came preinstalled with Windows 10.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution.
I rate Windows 10 a seven out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Founder - CEO at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Provides great security and ease of integration
Pros and Cons
- "Provides easy integration."
- "Could be improved technically."
What is our primary use case?
My primary use case is for Excel although I also use Word and other functions. I'm a customer of Microsoft and CEO of the company.
What is most valuable?
I like the ease of integration Windows provides as well as the security the solution offers.
What needs improvement?
I think the product could be improved technically.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using Windows 10 since it came on the market.
How are customer service and technical support?
I haven't had to make contact with technical support, I can use our in-house technicians.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate this solution an eight out of 10.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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